Even though Christmas is still more than six months away, Universal Studios Hollywood is getting a jump on things as it announced plans for “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.”

The immersive and interactive new Wizarding World of Harry Potter land will be transformed and decked out with festive holiday decor and an all new seasonal light projection show will illuminate Hogwarts Castle. Hogsmeade village will don snow-capped roofs and join in the fun with decorative storefronts as The Three Broomsticks and Hog’s Head Pub serve up holiday-themed food and beverage offerings, including hot Butterbeer.

As night falls, colorful projection mapping will light up Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with a slew of impressive animations that will dance across Hogwarts Castle in tandem to the familiar musical arrangements of the various Harry Potter films.

The announcement for the festive overhaul of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter comes the same week Universal Studios Hollywood announced plans for the DreamWorks Theatre attraction and the incorporation of Japanese pop culture icon Hello Kitty into the theme park, both of which are set to debut in 2018.

More details about “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” will be shared in the coming months.

Kelli Skye Fadroski lives for entertainment. She’s worked at The Orange County Register since 2006 and has covered all things music, stand-up comedy, horror and more. When she’s not out reviewing a concert or interviewing some random famous person, she’s catching up on episodes of 'The Walking Dead,' somewhere sampling craft beer, enjoying Taco Tuesday or yelling at the contestants through the TV on 'Celebrity Name Game' for not knowing basic pop culture trivia. She’s also a diehard Detroit Lions fan.